Asthma in New England

EPA New England Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Program

The EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools (IAQ TfS) Program is a comprehensive resource to help schools maintain a healthy environment in school buildings by identifying, correcting, and preventing IAQ problems.  Poor indoor air quality can impact the comfort and health of students and staff, which, in turn, can affect concentration, attendance, and student performance.  In addition, if schools fail to respond promptly to poor IAQ, students and staff are at an increased risk of short-term health problems, such as fatigue and nausea, as well as long-term problems like asthma.  The IAQ TfS kit is available free of charge by calling the EPA Indoor Air Quality Clearinghouse at 800-438-4318. An electronic form of the kit as well as other information about the national IAQ TfS program and symposium is also available online.

Regional Contact for the six New England States: CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
Indoor Air and IAQ TfS Program: Eugene Benoit (benoit.eugene@epa.gov or (617) 918-1639)

The EPA IAQ TfS Awards Program was initiated to recognize schools and school districts that have demonstrated a strong commitment to improve children's health by promoting good indoor air quality. See which schools in your state have been recognized by EPA thus far.   

Each New England state has taken steps to promote good indoor air quality.  Click on the links below to see what information your state has.

• New England Healthy Schools Brochure
• Connecticut
• Maine Bureau of General Services
• Maine Indoor Air Quality Council
• Massachuchusetts Department of Public Health
• Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety
• Massachusetts Public Health Association 
• Massachusetts Healthy Kids Network
• New Hampshire
• Rhode Island
• Vermont